NTA Extends NEET UG 2024 exam registration date Till
March 11 (WD) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an extension of the registration window for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 examination until March 16. NEET UG 2024 is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2024, from 2 pm to 5.20 PM, both nationwide and in 14 cities outside India, in pen and paper (offline) mode.
Since February 9, the registration for the online application forms for NEET (UG) 2024 has been ongoing. The decision to extend the registration deadline comes after receiving representations from stakeholders regarding changes in NEET (UG) 2024 and the need for an extended window.
Candidates are urged to take advantage of this one-time opportunity as no further chance will be given for applying for NEET (UG)-2024. The NTA emphasizes the importance of careful consideration while filling out the online application form.
In case of any difficulties during the registration process, candidates can contact 011-40759000 for assistance. Additionally, candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest updates by visiting the official website of the NTA, www.nta.ac.in.
Over the years, there has been a steady increase in the number of students registering for NEET. In 2022, 1,872,339 students registered, followed by 2,087,462 in 2023. This upward trend in registrations reflects a rise in competition among aspirants.
In 2022, 993,069 candidates qualified for the exam, with a qualifying rate of 56.21 per cent. In 2023, 1,145,976 candidates qualified, with a slightly higher qualifying rate of 56.27 per cent. Anticipating around 22 lakh applications this year, the trend of increasing registrations and competition is expected to continue in NEET 2024.
